The Official Venmo Blog

November 17, 2014 · by Jesse Bentert

We’re excited to share with you a few new features we’ve been working on to continue to make Venmo an easy, secure, and fun way to pay people.

Easy: Link your bank without your checkbook

We’ve now made it even simpler to link a bank account to Venmo if you use Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, or Citibank. Instead of digging up your bank account and routing information, you can now link your bank using the username and password you use when logging into your bank’s website. As always, we use data encryption to protect your information (learn more about Venmo security).

You can now add a bank anytime, anywhere, without having to first go home to find a check.

Secure: Keep your account secure with Touch ID

Security has always been a top priority for us, which is why we enable you to password protect your Venmo app with a PIN. We’re also now taking advantage of the Touch ID technology for iOS. If you have an Apple device with Touch ID, you can now use your fingerprint instead of a PIN to access the Venmo app.

Fun: Get more people involved in your payments with Mentions

Venmo payments aren’t just monetary transactions - they’re stories that can be commented on, liked, and shared. And we know your story can involve more than just the person you’re paying. With today’s release, you can now mention other people in your payments to get them involved. Go out to dinner with a group of friends? Send a payment on behalf of more than one person? Make them a part of your story by mentioning them in a payment or comment. To get started, tap the @ sign or start typing in a friend’s name.

We’re very excited to roll out these new features. Follow us on Twitter to get more awesome updates.